With heart disease as the leading cause of death worldwide, there is growing recognition that recovery is not only physical but also emotional and social. A new study shows that strong and supportive ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Empowering your partner isn’t about changing them; it’s about creating a ...

This article was co-authored by George S. Evely, Jr., PhD, Johns Hopkins University, Andrea Everly, Harvard University, and Gina Brelesky, MPA, MEd, Private practice. Resilience is defined as your ...

New research examines how social approval from different sources predicts relationship quality for intercultural couples. Researchers found that having supportive friends can be a powerful protective ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Healthy relationships thrive on finding the right balance between support and ...

In a recent study published in the journal Gut Microbes, a group of researchers examined how marital status and perceived emotional support relate to obesity-related outcomes and to coordinated ...

Though often overlooked, siblings can be important sources of support throughout our lives. In some cases, siblings can be as influential on us as our parents and friends. The importance of siblings ...